Homeless Man Breaks Into House For Keys As Homeowner Sleeps, Then Takes Car For Joyride

Homeless Man Breaks Into House For Keys As Homeowner Sleeps, Then Takes Car For Joyride

FREDERIKSTED — A homeless man who allegedly broke into a man’s home, stole his car keys and wallet — and then proceeded to take the car for a joyride as the homeowner slept — was arrested on Monday night, authorities said.

Syel Williams, 32, of no fixed address, was arrested at 10:25 p.m. Monday and charged with second-degree burglary, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.

“Williams is accused of the unauthorized entry of a residence; taking the homeowner’s wallet and vehicle keys while he slept; and illegal use of the homeowner’s vehicle,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said.

Additional charges against Williams are pending, according to Derima.

Bail for Williams was set at $50,000. Unable to post bail, he was jailed pending an advice-of-rights hearing.

If you have information about this incident, please call 911, the Crime Tip Line at (340) 778-4950, or Crime Stoppers USVI at (800) 222-TIPS or online at crimestoppersusvi.org. Remember, if you see something, say something.

All individuals listed as arrested or charged with a crime in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.